As of the 24 September 2015 The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) became the Ageing Research and Development Division within the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH).
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Older brains may be more similar to younger brains than previously thought. In a new paper published in Human Brain Mapping, BBSRC-funded researchers at the University of Cambridge and Medical Research Council's Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit demonstrate that previously reported changes in the ageing brain using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may be due to vascular (or blood vessels) changes, rather than changes in neuronal activity itself.

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While the concept of successful aeging has become prevalent in academic and policy discussions surrounding aging in the United States, in Europe the idea of active ageing has been the most prominent response to challenges related to an ageing population. An article in a recent special issue of the Gerontologist on successful ageing outlines the major features of the idea of active ageing and how it compares to the successful ageing perspective.

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Creative writing workshops for bereaved people aged over 60 are to be offered in Belfast and Derry in February & March.

Ideal for people who are novices at writing or may have always wanted to write but had no idea where to start and also for those who have some experience. It will demystify the process for participants and they will get a taste of the writing life, improve their writing skills, and develop new ways to stretch their creative muscles.

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The most comprehensive analysis to date of research on the effect of negative stereotypes on older people's abilities has concluded that these stereotypes create a significant problem for that demographic.

A research team at the University of Kent's School of Psychology carried out a review and meta-analysis of Aged-Based Stereotype Threat (ABST).

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The Dementia Elevator team at Dublin City University will soon be offering retail training to promote dementia awareness and give customer facing retail staff skills to engage effectively customers who may have dementia. The training will be solution focused with opportunities for interaction and reflection. It is suitable for all types of retail outlets and pharmacies. More information here.

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CARDI funds, publishes and disseminates research on topics relating to ageing and older people.

We are a not for profit organisation developed by leaders from the ageing field across Ireland (North and South) including researchers, academics, statutory, voluntary and community sector representatives with support from The Atlantic Philanthropies.